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The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ1000 is the Panasonic LUMIX flagship bridge camera with ultimate image quality. Producing superb images with a large 1-inch 20.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor and all-new lens fully conveys the limitless depth and sunlit warmth of nature. Its Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 16x optical zoom brings everything up close, from tiny birds on tree branches to animals crossing the distant horizon. Select photos or videos in crisp 4K resolution. Experience the clear images with minimum noise, even when captured at ISO 12800 or extended ISO 25600. Linear motor integrated into the focus system achieves approximately 275% faster focusing, compared to the conventional DMC-FZ200. The Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology shortens the time to set the focus, thus delivering an ultra high-speed auto focus of approximately 0.09 per second (wide-end) and approximately 0.171 (tele-end).

The Leica DC Vario-Elmarit aperture of f/2.8-4 has a brightness that resist blurring even when telephoto shots, and an angle of view that extends from 25mm wide-angle to 16x optical zoom. Compossed of 15 elements in 11 groups, including 4 Extra-low dispersion (ED) and 5 aspherical elements with 8 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit achieves high MTF value. Adoption of 5 aspherical glass lenses achieves beautiful, evenly smooth defocus with invisible edge line, which is made possible by Panasonic's unique aspherical lens mold technology.

Staff Review

Wow, what a camera! It is loaded with features and has too many to list. Highlights include 20.1 megapixels, a 16x zoom lens (25-400mm equivalent) swivel viewing screen and 4K video.

To start with it is comfortable in my hand and the settings are easy to get to. It feels just like a SLR but without having to change the lenses. The zoom range does everything that I need and more. There is no need to talk about how great the Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens is as Leica is known for high quality glass. I am so glad that Panasonic teamed up with Leica for their digital cameras and lenses. The lens is a variable f/stop lens with maximum aperture being f/2.8-4. I shot some pictures inside the house with existing light and was very impressed. The focus is fast and accurate with a minimum of noise, mostly the confirmation beep. The hybrid O.I.S. image stabilization is a huge help as well. Standard ISO is 125-12,800 but is expandable from 80-25,600.

I look forward to experimenting with the myriad of shooting modes, especially the black and white mode, but have not had time yet. It also has 11 white balance modes and 8 flash modes.
Originally I did not want the electronic viewfinder or the zoom lens with the electronic zoom but now that I have used them, I absolutely love them. The viewfinder is like looking at a small tv screen. I am a big fan of the fully adjustable swivel viewing screen so I can get very low angle shots without having to get on my knees. It also comes in handy when shooting over a crowd or fence. I will be using the screen exclusively once I start using the video function.

I have never shot 4K video before so that will come later after I get used to the rest of the camera. I have read some of the instruction book and it shows video length up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds which is more than I will ever need. It also has a built in microphone but my son is already looking at a Rode Microphone to go with this camera.

Overall, a feature filled camera at a reasonable price. The lens alone is worth the price. - Larry Hicks